Policy Intern in Financial Services & Infrastructure and Connectivity

About us

OPP/DeHavilland is the leading provider of political insight and intelligence, supplying public affairs professionals with the information and analysis they need to react to and influence government policy. We make it our business to understand and meet the needs of our clients, which include major players in financial services, tech and digital, manufacturing, healthcare, infrastructure, energy and government. 

We pride ourselves on our service, which is underpinned by powerful technology and brought to life by our team of really talented people. It is fast-paced and fun, covering both the big drama of politics and the small detail of the policies that really change lives. 

Position overview

We are looking for two motivated Policy Interns to join our office in Brussels for 9 months. In this role you will support the work of the policy team with the daily policy monitoring, analysis and provision of insight on key regulatory issues.

If you are interested in European policies and eager to lead a career in the Brussels bubble. We can offer a policy role that will boost your capabilities, your profile and your prospects.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Monitoring EU policy developments contribute to running our policy platform,
• Creating concise summaries of European Parliament and Council meetings,
• Supporting the publication of information on the OPP platform and the curation of newsletters,
• Summarising key policy developments in the interest of clients,
• Supporting senior colleagues as required, depending on the policy cycles.
• Participating actively in team meetings, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

The ideal candidate would meet the following criteria:

• Have a relevant degree related to European policies, economics, law, social sciences or or other relevant area,
• Have prior experience monitoring EU policy developments,
• Demonstrate interest in one or more policy fields, preferably around financial services or transport,
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of the functioning of the European Union,
• Have strong writing skills in English (fluent),
• Be curious and eager to learn more about policies,
• Have a solid attention to detail,
• Be able to keep up in a fast-paced environment,
• Have interpersonal skills and can integrate within a multicultural team.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation (€16,704 per year)
• Extensive benefits package (including meal and eco vouchers, working from home, POETs…)
• Opportunities for career development.
• Modern office in the heart of the Brussels bubble.
• Continuous training opportunities

Apply now To apply for this position, please send your CV and a short cover letter (no more than 1,000 words) to [email protected] before 23 August 2024.

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